Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
5E6373
RGB
94, 99, 115
HSL
226, 10%, 41%
HSB
226, 18%, 45%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 55
LAB
42, 1, -10
LCH
42, 10, 274
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 272
XYZ
12, 13, 18
LUV
42, -3, -13
HWB
226, 37%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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